Oh how I love this time of the year! And what I really love is cute pajamas. I would let my kids live in them if it was widely accepted. I am not much of a holiday house decor person. Don’t get me wrong, I do put out some decorations, but I do not go [...]

The ingredients in these cookies that are supposed to help boost your milk supply are the oatmeal, the flaxseed meal, and the brewers yeast. From what I’ve read, brewers yeast seems to be the most crucial ingredient. I guess that is why some people suggest a beer to help increase milk supply. And in [...]

I can not believe I have been MIA for so long but I have a good reason. I gave birth to my second son, Emory Eli back in November and have been enjoying my mommy time. He came into this world big and beautiful. 8lbs 12ounces, 21.5 inches and absolutely perfect. He has a very [...]

How far along? 30.5 Weeks (actually I am 31 weeks now – I am behind on posting) Maternity clothes? Yes! Stretch marks? No and here is to praying I don’t get any Sleep: sleep is okay this week, been pretty exhausted Best moment this week: having my maternity pictures taken! Miss [...]

How far along? 29.5 Weeks (actually I am 30 weeks now – I am behind on posting) Maternity clothes? Yes! Stretch marks? No and here is to praying I don’t get any Sleep: sleep is not so great major heartburn Best moment this week: bought the baby more adorable clothes. Cant [...]

How far along? 28.5 Weeks (actually I am 29 weeks now – I am behind on posting) Maternity clothes? Yes! Stretch marks? No and here is to praying I don’t get any Sleep: sleep is not so great Best moment this week: starting to buy stuff for the new baby’s nursery, FUN STUFF [...]

How far along? 27.5 Weeks (actually I am 28 weeks now – I am behind on posting) Maternity clothes? Yes! Stretch marks? No and here is to praying I don’t get any Sleep: not sleeping that great, have to get up and pee and insomnia again Best moment this week: my son [...]

How far along? 26.5 Weeks Maternity clothes? Yes! Stretch marks? No and here is to praying I don’t get any Sleep: not sleeping that great back hurts and heartburn Best moment this week: Getting to see my little baby on the 3D ultrasound Miss Anything? I miss not being thirty all day and [...]

How far along? 25.5 Weeks Maternity clothes? Yes! Stretch marks? No and here is to praying I don’t get any Sleep: sleeping okay but waking up very sore and stiff Best moment this week: Celebrating my 5th wedding anniversary with my amazing husband! Miss Anything? Real coffee! Decaf just isn’t the same Movement: [...]

Some of you are very familiar with the previous owner of Mom 4 Life, Heather, she retired from the business last year but has gone on to fulfill another passion of hers. I am very proud to share with you her new faith inspired blog and her new adventurous journey. In her very own words, [...]

How far along? 24.5 Weeks Maternity clothes? Yes! Stretch marks? No and here is to praying I don’t get any Sleep: Insomnia is starting to happen Best moment this week: Spending the day at the beach with family Miss Anything? Being able to lay on my stomach Movement: yes, he is [...]

(sorry for the weird lighting, I forgot to close the blinds) How far along? 23.5 Weeks Maternity clothes? Yes! Stretch marks? No and here is to praying I don’t get any Sleep: Insomnia is starting to happen Best moment this week: Having a great time with family and friends in Dallas Miss Anything? A [...]

How far along? 22.5 Weeks Maternity clothes? Yes! Stretch marks? No and here is to praying I don’t get any Sleep: Sleeping pretty good these days Best moment this week: Doctor telling me that she will induce me before 39 weeks because the baby is measuring big! AMEN! Miss Anything? I don’t usually [...]

How far along? 21.5 Weeks Maternity clothes? Yes! Stretch marks? No and here is to praying I don’t get any Sleep: Sleeping pretty good these days Best moment this week: Hearing my son Dominic say “I love you” or something close to that. LOL Miss Anything? my allergies have been killing me [...]

How far along? 20.5 Weeks Maternity clothes? Yes except when I wear my workout clothes or leggings Stretch marks? No and here is to praying I don’t get any Sleep: Sleeping great but definitely having vivid dreams lately Best moment this week:Realizing that I am more than half way done with this [...]

How far along? 18.5 Weeks Maternity clothes? Yes for the most part, except when I can get away with wearing my normal non-maternity pants and either wear a belly band or my dapper snapper Stretch marks? No and here is to praying I don’t get any Sleep: Sleep has been pretty good lately Best [...]

I know I am a little late in posting these but I threw my son a Yo Gabba Gabba party for his 2nd birthday a couple weeks ago. We had a ton of fun. We held the party at Sugar Creek Baptist Church, they have an amazing indoor playground that you can rent out for [...]

How far along? 17.5 Weeks Maternity clothes? Yes for the most part, I just find them comfortable. I think that all jeans should be made with an elastic band, maternity or not! Stretch marks? No and here is to praying I don’t get any Sleep: I have been having some rather vivid [...]

One of the first things I was most excited about when I got pregnant was picking out my diaper bag! It’s like for the first time ever, you’re allowed to buy an expensive, really large purse… and be totally justified. Here are a few diaper bags I love: Marc Jacobs Core Prett Eliz-a-Baby $298 This [...]

Dear friends, we’re excited to share the news with you that we’re pregnant with our 2nd baby! This was the biggest and best surprise of our lives and we feel so blessed with our new baby on the way. Dominic is going to make a great big brother. I am 14 weeks, almost 15 [...]

I hope everyone had an amazing Easter Weekend. I know we did! It was filled with lots of family love, lots of egg hunts, and way too much food. Here are a few pics of our weekend. Dominic loved the Easter bunny Cousin love! Grandpa love! Dom eating all the candy DURING the egg hunt! [...]

I am very excited to announce that we now offer Tady Totes at www.mom4life.com If you haven’t seen them yet, Tady Tote transforms from a plush, cushioned mat to a bag—instantly! From tummy time to preschool and beyond, a child will love playing, napping and cuddling on this comfy mat. Tady Tote provides [...]

Dapper Snappers Brand Has Won a 2014 Family Choice Award Wednesday, February 12, 2014, Family Magazine has announced that Dapper Snappers Original Toddler Belts has won the 2014 Family Choice Award. Dapper Snappers is a toddler belt that only goes around the back three belt loops of the child’s pants, shorts or skirt. It [...]